1948 Austin A 110 vs. 1982 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1982 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 4,754 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 110 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1982 Lamborghini Countach.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (411 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 110 | 1982 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 110 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4754 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 80 L |
